As published in SHUBA Magazine! This beautiful team collaboration with some of my absolute favourite professionals in Kamloops, BC. A version of the last image was also seen in Harper’s Bazaar UK but was unfortunately altered & uncredited as submitted by Delayne Dixon. Even though there was a written agreement between the photographer and the designer stating that no edits were to be done by the designer, she took it upon herself to edit the images and leave the photographers name off. After lying multiple times and being caught in those lies, including photoshopping an email I was blocked by the designer and told good luck.

I counted myself so lucky to be asked to photograph this concept. I love the collaborative process. I love trusting that every person is there to do their own job and it comes together magically. I approach all of my shoots collaboratively, I don’t like to say no to things. I’ll try it all and if it doesn’t work it doesn’t work.

I think that’s another thing that I find so magical about creative shoots like this, you aren’t shooting for one person or one client. I want to make sure that every vendor and collaborator walks away with something usable for their brand. It’s one of the reason I shoot true to colour with a touch of commercial vibrancy. I’ve worked so hard the last 8 years to find my style & have it work for a large majority of brands and influencers.

Special thanks to the team behind this shoot!

Photographer: Emily-May Olson

Model: Emily Phillips

Agency: Deja Vu Model Management

Venue: Black Box Container Home

Makeup: Ginger Turley Artistry

Hair: Kimberly Bergman Hair

Fashion Designer & Wardrobe Styling: Delayne Dixon

Wardrobe: Thrift Monster

Florals: Woodland Design Studio

Earrings: Lumen Clayborn

Nails: Nails by Studio S